virginia tech, opening their season against the boise state broncos. they sold out nationally televised game with championship invocations. >> it is a big deal. >> before anyone tosses a pig skin, there is the tailgating. a chance to break bread while celebrating a common passion. >> a good day to be with your friends and cheer the team. >> just in case they cannot win, they got a caravan living by a time tested model. >> we never lose a tailgate. >> on a good note, metro will be open one hour late to accommodate the fans, but be aware, five red line stations are presently closed. there are delays because of security upgrades at those particular stations, but they are expected to be open in time for the tuesday morning commute. tim will have more coming up in sports. >> good deal, the game is expected to be a barn burner. >> barn burner. >> but there is nothing burning tonight, it is cool. >> mild days ahead, but it will get a bit warmer? >> nothing like what we have had. take a look at the hourly and how things will be shaping up as we go through the